As travel restrictions continue to ease up across the globe, Hollywood stars have returned to their international jet-setting ways. Sicily has been one of Hollywood’s favorite vacation hot spots this year — Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford and Stanley Tucci have all been spotted vacationing on the Mediterranean island — given it’s a place where travelers can immerse themselves in the area’s rich Mediterranean culture. Some stars are even choosing to take up a more permanent residency on the island, as Sicily’s high-end real estate clientele continues to expand. 

In the early days of the pandemic, Italy was one of the first countries hit hard by the rapid spread of the coronavirus. News of strict lockdowns, devastating losses and overwhelmed hospitals marked the beginning of what was to come for countries across the globe in 2020. Today, the tourist hot spot has seemingly bounced back from its days spent in lockdown.